mercury (planet)

A simple introduction to Mercury discussing where it is, what it is made of, its moon, and its place in the solar system.

Text and pictures describe the four inner planets of the Solar System.

Describes the size, characteristics, and composition of the planet Mercury.

Discusses the orbit, surface features, exploration, and other aspects of the planet Mercury.

Discusses the planets Mercury and Venus with a look at the surfaces and a comparative look at the two planets.

"An introduction to Mercury and Venus for primary and intermediate grade students with information about their features and exploration. Includes charts and diagrams, a list of highlights for each chapter, fun facts, glossary, resource list, and index"--Provided by publisher.

Describes Mercury, including its history, its composition, and its role in the solar system.

Describes the characteristics of Mercury and Venus, called the "hot planets" because of their proximity to the sun, and looks at how the two planets compare.

"Introduction to Mercury and Venus, providing to primary and intermediate grade students information on their features and exploration. Includes fun facts, glossary, resource list and index"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the planet closest to the sun, examining its size and composition, its surface features, its orbit, and efforts to learn more about this planet.